Victoria’s Secret reshapes tech leadership
Former Foot Locker executive Adrian Butler will oversee technology and former Starbucks CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger will sit on the board.
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The FTC is turning its sights on personalized pricing. What does it mean for customers?
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on the practice, giving businesses yet another reason to be wary of implementing personalized or surveillance pricing.
Alibaba profits hit by AI spending despite strong cloud growth
Alibaba has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits as the Chinese technology giant ramps up investment in its AI infrastructure. The post Alibaba profits hit by AI spending…
Popular bus driver known for blowing bubbles named ‘Ambassador of Joy’ by Aldi
Aldi has named London bus driver Ricki Reid as ‘Ambassador of Joy’ of the retailer’s Finsbury Park branch, after he was asked to stop blowing bubbles on his bus route. Reid was…
In Pictures: Fenwick celebrates ‘return to routine’ in Autumn 26 campaign
Department store Fenwick has unveiled its Autumn 2026 campaign, which celebrates returning to routine after summer with layered silhouettes. Titled ‘Back to Business’, the…
Retail sales fall in July – but consumer confidence improves
Retail sales volumes fell in July after two consecutive months of increases, according to the latest ONS (Office of National Statistics) data. The post Retail sales fall in July –…
UK retail sales volumes drop 0.5% in July following June surge
Promotional activity brings demand forward as heatwave impacts high street footfall
ESM's Retail Wrap – Continente, Mercadona, SOK, Anora, Carrefour Belgium
Continente relaunches recycling initiative, Mercadona expands store network, SOK restructuring plan puts more than 100 jobs at risk.
Alibaba revenue rises 9% to RMB268.95bn as AI Cloud sales surge 45%
Group adjusted EBITDA falls 14% to RMB39.14bn as investment in technology and AI weighs on earnings
Mamas and Papas completes refinancing after FY sales hit £170m
Growth across the period was supported by investment in the brand's direct retail operations
Garage and Dynamite bring Klarna payments to stores
Flexible payments provider Klarna is now available in-store at fashion brands Garage Clothing and Dynamite locations across Canada, the US and the UK.
Waitrose partners with National Geographic on regenerative farming series
Waitrose has partnered with National Geographic CreativeWorks to launch a two-part YouTube series highlighting regenerative farming and the retailer’s work at its Leckford Estate…